Think you’d be a great HOA community manager? CACM says ‘click here’
LAGUNA HILLS, California, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With many of its member homeowners associations eager to hire, the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) is widening its search for men and women from all walks of life who are suited for the opportunity.
CACM has laid out a three-step process: 1) Interested people are invited to click on an introductory video: SurveyAnyplace.com/s/newcareer. 2) From there, candidates may take a free online career assessment designed to quickly identify who might be a good fit. 3) CACM will forward promising candidates to executives at companies seeking managers for communities and homeowners associations.
With this coordinated outreach program — the first of its kind by CACM — the organization’s leaders hope to raise the profile of the industry and catch the eye of a range of applicants — from people just starting out, to seasoned professionals considering a career transition.
“We’re looking for people who are ready for a change and want to love what they do for a living,” said David Zepponi, president and CEO of CACM. “Our goal is to introduce our profession to a broad audience. We want to give Californians a peek at what it’s like to be a community manager — and the skills and personality it takes. CACM has members in the industry who are ready to hire.”
California has more than 52,000 community and homeowners associations — serving condos, high-rises, gated communities and mixed-use projects blending residential and commercial units. The CACM video makes the case that versatility is a virtue for a community manager. Executives want to meet candidates with leadership, communication and people skills, paired with the creativity, empathy and intuition necessary to mediate conflict, build relationships and serve neighborhoods and communities.
“What I enjoy about the video is that these are not actors,” Zepponi said. “You meet an impressive bunch of California community managers, learn what they do, and quickly understand how their diverse personal and career backgrounds help them bring people together and improve lives in communities where they work.”
Zepponi said he hopes career counselors, college advisers and current industry professionals will encourage individuals they think might have an interest to click on SurveyAnyplace.com/s/newcareer and start the process.
About California Association of Community Managers (CACM)
Based in Laguna Hills, CACM heightens the professionalism and success of California community association managers by promoting high standards of practice and ethical behavior. CACM is the leading provider of California-specific community management education and certification and offers a broad range of value-added products and services to help its members succeed. CACM’s membership is composed of nearly 3,000 California-based professionals from the community association management industry. For more information on CACM, please visit cacm.org.
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Kelley Blue Book Announces 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While the average transaction price of a new vehicle currently sits at nearly $35,000, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com prove that you can still find a dynamic and affordable new car that turns heads with their 2017 list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. The Mazda3 enjoys its fourth consecutive year at the No. 1 spot, and remarkably it has appeared on KBB.com’s annual affordable cool cars list every year of the vehicle’s 14-year existence.
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“Our collection of Coolest Cars Under $18,000 is one of Kelley Blue Book’s longest-running lists, ever popular because of the unique combination of cool and affordable and made even sweeter by the advances the auto industry has made in technology and features now offered on moderately priced cars,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “College students, first-time buyers and other budget-conscious consumers will be pleased to know that they don’t have to break the bank to find a vehicle that suits their needs…and turns them on.”
Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 for 2017
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Mazda |
Mazda3 |
The Mazda3 is widely regarded as the best-looking and most fun-to-drive vehicle in the segment, and we call it one of the coolest cars of all time. |
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2017 |
Honda |
Civic |
Roomy, comfortable, fun to drive, efficient, feature-packed and boldly styled, the impossibly well-rounded Civic also delivers all the refinement, reliability and reputation that typically accompany the Honda badge. |
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2017 |
Jeep |
Renegade |
Not only is it the outdoorsman of this group, Jeep’s subcompact SUV also makes for a practical, parkable little city car. |
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2017 |
Kia |
Soul |
A standard fixture on this long-running list, the Kia Soul offers an unmatched mix of bold style, versatile practicality and surprising affordability. |
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2017 |
Hyundai |
Veloster |
While the Veloster is defined by its third door and utterly unique styling, the long warranty and low pricing complete the package. |
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2017 |
Volkswagen |
Jetta |
The most affordable European sedan on the market combines the uniquely satisfying driving manners and rich interior sensibilities that help define and distinguish its pricier, luxury-badged brethren. |
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2017 |
Toyota |
Corolla iM |
Sculpted styling and a versatile hatchback design deliver youthful appeal, while an impressive suite of standard safety equipment provides relaxing peace of mind. |
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2017 |
Subaru |
Impreza |
Its standard all-wheel drive always has been appealing, but Subaru’s compact car returns to this list on the strength of a total redesign for 2017, including a new look and more refined driving manners. |
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Honda |
Fit |
In addition to curiously cavernous rear-seat and cargo room, the Fit adds a uniquely flexible rear seat that folds down – or up – to accommodate a wide range of passenger/cargo configurations. |
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Chevrolet |
Sonic |
Freshly updated for 2017 with new front and rear styling and a variety of feature upgrades, Chevrolet’s subcompact car – the most affordable on this list – delivers a compelling combination of fun, comfort and tech. |
Two longstanding criteria – that the vehicle is both fun to drive and fun to own – are critical among the deciding factors of what Kelley Blue Book editors freely admit is a very subjective “cool factor,” the over-arching No. 1 criterion for a vehicle to place on this list. Each vehicle is available for purchase starting at $18,000 or less*, using Kelley Blue Book’s exclusive Fair Purchase Price as the yardstick. Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price and Fair Market Range are part of KBB.com’s Price Advisor tool, showing what consumers can reasonably expect to pay this week in their area for a new vehicle when purchasing from a dealer. Factors such as current market conditions, vehicle availability, local demand, and seasonal buying trends all help determine a vehicle’s Fair Market Range and Fair Purchase Price.
To see KBB.com’s full coverage of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 for 2017, including full editorial comments about each model, pricing details, vehicle photography and more, please visit https://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/coolest-new-cars-under-18000/2100004174/.
To discuss this topic, or any other automotive-related information, with a Kelley Blue Book analyst on-camera via the company’s on-site studio, please contact a member of the Public Relations team to schedule an interview.
For more information and news from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com, visit www.kbb.com/media/, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kelleybluebook (or @kelleybluebook), like our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kbb, and get updates on Google+ at https://plus.google.com/+kbb.
*Vehicles appearing on Kelley Blue Book’s 2017 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 list were available for less than $18,000 according to regional Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Prices as of May 9, 2017.
About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new and used cars this week. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. is a Cox Automotive brand.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, vAuto®, Xtime® and a host of other brands. The global company has 33,000 team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues exceeding $20 billion and approximately 60,000 employees. Cox Enterprises’ other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com.
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Ferring commits $10 million to March of Dimes to expand research needed to end preterm birth
SAINT-PREX, Switzerland and WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ferring Pharmaceuticals and the March of Dimes Foundation announced today that Ferring has committed $10 million to support the network of March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centers that are discovering the biological causes of preterm birth. Included in Ferring’s contribution is funding for a new European-based Prematurity Center, which will become a partner of the existing five U.S.-based centers.
Both Ferring and March of Dimes are committed to advancing research to help prevent the 15 million annual preterm births recorded globally, including about 380,000 in the United States. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in babies in the U.S. and of children under age 5 around the world, and is responsible for 1.1 million infant deaths each year.1
“Over one-third of Ferring’s research and development investment goes towards finding breakthrough treatments that help mothers and babies, from conception to birth, with the goal of contributing to safe pregnancies and deliveries,” says Per Falk, Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President, Ferring Pharmaceuticals. “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to improving maternal care through scientific innovation and complements our active research programmes in preeclampsia and preterm birth as well as our recent investments in microbiome research to better understand these conditions.”
“The high rate of preterm birth in the U.S. and around the world is an avoidable human tragedy,” says Stacey D. Stewart, President of the March of Dimes. “We must do more to save families from the trauma caused by prematurity and the pain of losing a baby born too soon. March of Dimes staff and volunteers are grateful to Ferring Pharmaceuticals for supporting cutting-edge research to help us fulfill our goal to give every baby a chance to be born healthy.”
The March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centers3 encompass approximately 200 scientists in numerous fields, including obstetrics, neonatology, genetics and genomics, immunology, engineering, informatics, and social sciences. These Centers work together at multiple levels, sharing findings and data to expedite findings on the underlying causes of preterm birth.
David K. Stevenson, M.D., Senior Associate Dean for Maternal and Child Health and Co-Director of the Child Health Research Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine, is the principal Investigator of the first March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center. “My colleagues and I in the current Prematurity Research Centers are very excited by the opportunities this new funding provides and the collaboration with top researchers in Europe,” he says. “European countries have some of the lowest rates of preterm birth in the world, and we would love to share in the wealth of data and experience of our colleagues there.”
“We don’t just want to solve the knowledge gap on prematurity,” says Joe Leigh Simpson, MD, Senior Vice President for Research and Global Programs at the March of Dimes. “We want to find new clinical and policy-based solutions for families and societies around the world to prevent preterm birth.”
About Preterm Birth
Preterm birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and its consequences are the leading cause of death among babies in the U.S. and worldwide among children under age five (see infographic here). Babies who survive an early birth often face serious and lifelong health problems, including chronic lung disease, vision and hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.2
About Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group active in global markets. The company identifies, develops and markets innovative products in the areas of reproductive health, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and orthopedics. Ferring has its own operating subsidiaries in nearly 60 countries and markets its products in 110 countries. For further information on Ferring or its products, visit www.ferring.com. For more information on preterm birth and Ferring’s work in this area, view our infographic Preterm birth: A global issue.
About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit peristats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
References:
1,2Born Too Soon: The Global Action Report on Preterm Birth. (WHO, March of Dimes) 2012.
3 Current March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centers are located at (with date of launch):
- Stanford University School of Medicine (2011); partner is University of California, San Francisco.
- Ohio Collaborative (2013) — partners are Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Mount Carmel Health System, Case Western Reserve University, University MacDonald Women’s Hospital and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, and the MetroHealth System. Also participating in the program are key investigators from Vanderbilt University, University of South Florida, University of Iowa, and Wright State University.
- Washington University in St. Louis (2014); partner are University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Texas A&M University, and The California Institute of Technology.
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (2014); partners are University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Magee Women’s Research Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, and The Hospital for Sick Children.
- University of Chicago–Northwestern University–Duke University (2015); partner is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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World’s first ultra-accessible splash park to open in San Antonio in time for summer vacations
SAN ANTONIO, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Families of all abilities can take a short trip to big adventure in San Antonio this summer. Hailed as one of the nation’s top family destinations, San Antonio is more alluring than ever with the debut of the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park, new water coasters, a colossal dinosaur gallery and more.
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Historic and cutting edge attractions make this Texas gem an ideal getaway for every member of the family. Travelers can enjoy archaeological wonders with the World-Heritage-designated San Antonio missions; test their courage with adrenaline pumping rides at theme and water parks; and stroll along the extended River Walk that meanders into neighborhoods, downtown and cultural and historic districts.
Here is a sampling of what’s new for summer family travel in San Antonio:
Morgan’s Inspiration Island, the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park
Excitement is peaking at the chance to enjoy the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park, Morgan’s Inspiration Island. Opening in time for summer vacation, Morgan’s Inspiration Island will be a magical destination that inspires people with special needs to do things previously thought impossible such as a river boat adventure ride with twists and turns through a jungle where bird and animal sounds fill the air. The experience continues with five water play areas offering a variety of splash elements like raintrees, falls, pools, geysers, jets, water cannons and tipping buckets.
SeaWorld San Antonio unveils Wave Breaker™: The Rescue Coaster
Wildlife enthusiasts can see if they have what it takes to race into action with SeaWorld’s animal rescue team on Wave Breaker™, a one-of-a kind coaster inspired by the award-winning Sea Rescue® program. Designed exclusively for SeaWorld San Antonio, Wave Breaker™ replicates the adrenaline rush of a watercraft rescue mission. It’s more thrilling than a jet ski as riders hurdle 60 feet in the air over SeaWorld’s lake.
Six Flag Fiesta Texas celebrates 25 years with world’s largest rocket blast water coaster
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, an adventure park themed around the distinct culture of Texas, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with world’s largest rocket blast water coaster. Adrenaline junkies can get ready to ride the power of a storm with Thunder Rapids, a three-story, 942-foot-long roller coaster and water slide in one with lightning-fast uphill speeds and adrenaline-pumping drops. It’s located in White Water Bay, Fiesta Texas’ free water park (included with admission).
Witte Museum welcomes $100 million in renovations to include new Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery
Hailed as an oasis where nature, science and culture meet, the Witte Museum just unveiled $100 million in renovations. One of the most notable additions is the new Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery. Adventurers can follow the large carnivorous Acrocanthosaurus as it leaves tracks along ancient Texas shorelines; explore predator and prey as a mosasaur hunts for dinner in the ancient seas; and behold the massive skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex. In the new Dino Lab, Witte guests will discover what fossils uncover about the era when dinosaurs roamed Texas, compare the jaws and teeth of meat eaters with those of plant eaters, learn what ancient footprints say about dinosaur behavior and examine links between dinosaurs and modern-day birds.
Majestic San Antonio Botanical Garden expands its scenic landscape
The 33-acre San Antonio Botanical Garden is adding eight acres that will bring dramatic new opportunities for guests to explore nature and discover the value of plants, water, freshly grown food, and the outdoors. Major additions include a Welcome & Discovery Complex, Culinary Garden and Outdoor Kitchen, Family Adventure Garden and more. It’s an ideal way for San Antonio visitors to connect with the beauty of the city’s rich landscape.
While in town, travelers can stop by the Visitor Information Center across from the Alamo to grab a map, get more ideas on what to explore and have San Antonio questions answered. Getaway packages, discounts and more information can be found at visitsanantonio.com.
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Media Contacts:
Leslie Komet
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David Gonzalez
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1-800-447-3372
About Visit San Antonio:
Visit San Antonio is a 501(c)6, and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. San Antonio welcomes 20.9 million overnight leisure visitors annually. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $13.6 billion into the local economy and employing more than 130,000. More information about Visit San Antonio can be found at VisitSanAntonio.com.
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Sebastian Eriksson Captures First Global Rallycross Series Victory For Honda
– Takes First in Photo-Finish Louisville Final
– Olsbergs MSE Finds Speed and Consistency In Tough Conditions
– Honda Tied For First Place In Manufacturers’ Championship
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, May 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sebastian Eriksson and his No. 93 Honda Red Bull Olsbergs MSE Civic commanded the attention of the entire Red Bull Global Rallycross field on Sunday afternoon. With aggression and poise, he scored Honda’s first-ever Global Rallycross victory in one of the closest finishes in series history.
Eriksson led his teammates, Mitchell deJong and Oliver Eriksson (no relation) with a fourth-place qualifying result. The 24-year-old Swedish veteran and his Olsbergs MSE (OMSE) crew then handled the adversity of poor early-round heat results to record a second-place finish in the second semifinal, a strong showing which put him on the inside of the second row.
Before the 10-car final began, a rain shower soaked the .699-mile course, making conditions optimal for Eriksson and the Honda-powered team. The third-year Supercar driver had excelled in similar conditions in his last podium finish in Seattle last season.
At the start, Eriksson entered the first turn in third place. When the frontrunners made contact in the first dirt corner, Eriksson shot to the lead over the 70-foot dirt jump. He went door-to-door with Tanner Foust in the Volkswagen into the first corner, and took the lead heading back into the difficult dirt section and the Joker Lap on Lap Two. The Swede lost the lead momentarily, but maintained his consistency and aggression.
As series veterans Steve Arpin and Foust were fighting for the top spot on the slick circuit, Eriksson caught the leaders and moved into first place. He would maintain his slim lead over second-place Arpin for the final five laps. On the last lap, both competitors would fight for the apex into the final hairpin corner. Arpin pushed Eriksson wide, but the 600 horsepower Honda Civic Coupe, with 630 pound-feet of torque, maintained enough traction on the exit of the corner to edge the Canadian heading to the finish line.
The 0.071 second photo-finish secured Honda its first win in Red Bull GRC competition and the second win of Eriksson’s career.
Teammates deJong and O. Eriksson finished fifth and seventh, respectively, and maintained their position as the highest-ranked rookies in Red Bull GRC. The 19-year-old deJong, claimed the manufacturer’s 13th top-five finish.
Honda is now tied for the lead in the season-long manufacturers’ championship, and the team will look to build on its early-season success as the series heads to the East Coast for the first doubleheader event of the year. Rounds 3 and 4 will be contested at the historic Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, CT. Coverage can be seen live on NBC beginning on Saturday, June 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Andreas Eriksson (OMSE, CEO and Team Principal) on the first-place result: “This was a long time coming and I’m so glad we achieved this result. I don’t just look back at the beginning of this weekend. I look back to when we first confirmed that we were going to race the Honda Civic Coupe. We’ve had so much adversity and so many small successes and we all knew the only way the team would be satisfied would be to win. Today, we did that, and now we must keep winning. Not only is our team’s tradition built on winning and championship results, but so is Honda and Red Bull. I want to thank Red Bull, Honda, Bluebeam and all-of our partners for their support throughout our time together. Now, we get to move forward and build on this result in New England.”
Sebastian Eriksson (No. 93 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic) on the manufacturer’s first victory in Red Bull GRC: “This was a great result. It was one of the hardest fought finals I’ve ever been a part of. We’ve worked over a year and a half for this moment, to be standing on the top-step of the podium. Now, we need to work even harder to stay on top.”
Mitchell deJong (No. 24 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic) started 7th, finished 5th: “Although I didn’t win, I’m so happy for the team and for Sebastian. He’s worked so hard, and for him to bring the win home is awesome. We battled hard in the final, and now we can just build upon our data and my experience as we head to Thompson, Connecticut. I can’t thank Red Bull, Honda, Bluebeam, Bell Helmets, Motegi Racing and Project Cars 2 for being along for the ride. We’ll be back and better than ever in two weeks!”
Oliver Eriksson (No. 16 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic): “First of all, congratulations to Honda OMSE, and great job by Sebastian! I couldn’t be more proud of the team. Unfortunately, I finished in sixth after a couple tough breaks. We hit a lot of traffic in the first three corners, but we kept fighting and worked our way back to sixth, so it was just what we needed. I couldn’t be more proud of the guys. I want to extend my thanks to Red Bull, Honda, Bluebeam, Bell Helmets, Motegi Racing and Project Cars 2 for their support.”
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Celebrated International Soccer Coach Patrice Carteron Joins Phoenix Rising FC as New Head Coach
PHOENIX, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Phoenix Rising Football Club announced its selection of former Mali National Men’s Team manager Patrice Carteron as its new Head Coach. Carteron replaces Frank Yallop, who resigned in April to rejoin his family in northern California.
Beginning his head-coaching career for AS Cannes, Carteron has achieved tremendous success during his eleven years as a manager. Under his leadership:
- Dijon FCO was promoted to first division of the Ligue 1.
- Mali placed third in the Africa Cup of Nations and rose to a FIFA rank of 21.
- TP Mazembe won two league titles, three African Super Cup titles and one African Champions League title.
- Wadi Degla won 20 matches, tied four and lost only six during its 30-match season.
- And, most recently in 2017, Al Nassr finished third qualifying for the Asian Champion’s League.
“Bringing Patrice Carteron to Phoenix Rising FC is another tremendous achievement for professional soccer in the United States,” said Phoenix Rising FC Governor Berke Bakay. “His holistic approach to the game combines a unique blend of strategy, wellness, and uncompromising competitiveness. Patrice will bring the very best performance out of our players and nourish a new soccer culture for youth development in cooperation with our affiliate youth clubs throughout Arizona.”
Prior to his career as a head coach, Carteron played at the highest levels of soccer in Europe. During his 16-year career as a player, he performed in 416 matches and scored 31 goals. Twice, Division 1 of the Ligue 1 named him “Defensive Right Back Player of the Year.”
“Although I have many opportunities to continue coaching in the top leagues of Europe, I believe coming to Phoenix Rising FC will be the start of an historic story,” said new Head Coach of Phoenix Rising FC Patrice Carteron. “I am very impressed by the project and have a fantastic feeling about the ownership group, coaching staff and new stadium atmosphere. My heart told me to pour my efforts into Phoenix Rising.”
Carteron will be assuming Head Coach responsibilities from Interim Head Coach Rick Schantz and plans to join the team upon completing his responsibilities for his prior organization, which is estimated to be as early as Monday, June 5, 2017.
Phoenix Rising FC will return to Phoenix from its current road trip for a third round U.S. Soccer Open Cup match against San Francisco Deltas on May 31st at Phoenix Rising FC Stadium. The match will kick off at 7:30pm. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at www.PHXRisingFC.com.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Major League Soccer (MLS) recently announced Phoenix Rising FC as among 12 applicants being considered for a MLS Expansion Franchise. All five of Phoenix Rising FC’s home matches that have occurred so far during the 2017 season were played before a sold-out, standing room only crowd in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale. For more information about the club, visit the team’s website at PhxRisingFC.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For season tickets or single-game tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit PHXRisingFC.com.
About the USL
The USL is the world’s largest Division II professional soccer league, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.
In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions – which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL’s Match Center and international markets.
A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Dixon, Honda Storm to Indianapolis 500 Pole
SPEEDWAY, Indiana, May 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a thrilling conclusion today to qualifying for next Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, Scott Dixon drove his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a four-lap average speed of 232.164 mph to score his third Indy 500 pole, and the 10th for Honda in the last 17 years.
Dixon’s pole run, the fastest since Arie Luyendyk’s effort in 1996, capped a great day for Honda at the famed “Brickyard”, as the manufacturer claimed four of the top five starting positions for the 101st running of the Indy 500 on May 28, and seven of the top 10.
Defending race winner Alexander Rossi will start on the outside of the front row, third, in his Andretti Autosport Honda. The second “row of three” will include Rossi’s Andretti teammates Takuma Sato, fourth, and two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso, fifth in his Indy 500 debut.
Tony Kanaan will start eighth in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, with Marco Andretti rounding out the “Fast Nine” final-round qualifiers. Ryan Hunter-Reay will start 10th in his Andretti Honda, followed by impressive rookie Ed Jones for Dale Coyne Racing and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Oriol Servia.
Sebastien Bourdais, injured in a hard Turn 1 crash in Saturday’s first-round qualifying, continues to recover after undergoing successful surgery at IU Health Methodist Hospital for fractures to his hip and pelvis. The Dale Coyne Racing driver will be replaced by two-time previous “500” starter James Davison.
Scott Dixon (#9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) pole qualifier, his third Indianapolis 500 pole: “I thought maybe the dashboard had broken and brought up a fake number [on his first lap of 232.595 mph]! We seriously didn’t expect to see the speed that we did. It was a big day for us. Obviously, this is the pole. I have to give a shout out to Sebastien Bourdais, too, as I saw him this morning, and he’s doing well. He’s a teammate with me in the Ford GT program. We’ve spent a lot of time together over the years, and he’s a hell of a driver. So, I wish him well. I know he’s going to be on the mend quickly and hopefully, he can be in a car here very soon. Today, we managed to get it done and we’re starting in the right place [first]. The hard part now is to keep it there. We’ve been fortunate enough to have support from NTT DATA to this point this season, and we’re really looking forward to having Camping World come on board for the 500 for race week.”
Fernando Alonso (#29 McLaren Honda-Andretti Autosport Honda) will start his first Indianapolis 500 from fifth, fastest rookie: “The car was on the limit. I don’t know if it was possible to be on pole position, but definitely very close. I had an overboost problem on Lap 2 out of the last corner, and it was like hitting the brakes. I went one gear down and started again picking up the speed. I crossed the line and I thought it was 225 mph or something. I nearly came to the pit lane, because [I thought] ‘this qualifying run is over’ with this problem. [But I kept] running, still putting the laps together, and then I was happily surprised with the [final speed]. I feel good, I feel great. Obviously, this is the biggest race in the world, and it felt that way from the very beginning. But now, with the weekend and you pick up the speed and you feel even more and more with the fans coming for qualifying now. This is a very special event.”
Art St. Cyr (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s performance in qualifying: “It’s a good day when you can qualify in 14 of the top 17 positions for the most important race of the year. This two-day qualifying format is very stressful, but it shows that Honda is well positioned for a strong race next Sunday. Congratulations to Scott for a well-deserved pole, and a special call-out to the entire Andretti Autosport organization, for taking five of the top 10 grid positions. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Sebastien Bourdais, who almost certainly would have been a contender for the pole today. It’s good to know he came through surgery with flying colors and we hope to see him back at the track very soon.”
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Indianapolis 500 Final Qualifying |
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Circuit: |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile oval), Indianapolis, IN |
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2016 Winner: |
Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) 166.634 mph average |
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2016 Pole: |
James Hinchcliffe (Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda) 230.760 mph four-lap average |
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Weather: |
Mostly sunny, warm, 78 degrees F |
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Indianapolis 500 Starting Field: |
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Ps. |
Driver |
Team |
Manufacturer |
Speed MPH |
Notes |
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1. |
Scott Dixon-W |
Chip Ganassi Racing |
Honda |
232.164 |
Third Indy 500 pole |
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2. |
Ed Carpenter |
Ed Carpenter Racing |
Chevrolet |
231.664 |
Fast Nine Pole Shootout |
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3. |
Alexander Rossi-W |
Andretti Autosport |
Honda |
231.487 |
Defending race winner |
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4. |
Takuma Sato |
Andretti Autosport |
Honda |
231.365 |
Fast Nine Pole Shootout |
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5. |
Fernando Alonso-R |
McLaren Honda Andretti |
Honda |
231.300 |
Fast Nine Pole Shootout |
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6. |
JR Hildebrand |
Ed Carpenter Racing |
Chevrolet |
230.889 |
Fast Nine Pole Shootout |
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7. |
Tony Kanaan-W |
Chip Ganassi Racing |
Honda |
230.828 |
Fast Nine Pole Shootout |
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8. |
Marco Andretti |
Andretti Autosport |
Honda |
230.474 |
Fast Nine Pole Shootout |
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9. |
Will Power |
Team Penske |
Chevrolet |
230.200 |
Fast Nine Pole Shootout |
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10. |
Ryan Hunter-Reay-W |
Andretti Autosport |
Honda |
231.442 |
Fastest Group 1 qualifier |
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11. |
Ed Jones-R |
Dale Coyne Racing |
Honda |
230.578 |
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12. |
Oriol Servia |
Rahal Letterman Lanigan |
Honda |
230.309 |
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13. |
Mikhail Aleshin |
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports |
Honda |
230.271 |
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14. |
Graham Rahal |
Rahal Letterman Lanigan |
Honda |
230.253 |
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15. |
Max Chilton |
Chip Ganassi Racing |
Honda |
230.068 |
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16. |
Charlie Kimball |
Chip Ganassi Racing |
Honda |
229.956 |
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17. |
James Hinchcliffe |
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports |
Honda |
229.860 |
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18. |
J-Pablo Montoya-W |
Team Penske |
Chevrolet |
229.565 |
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19. |
Helio Castroneves-W |
Team Penske |
Chevrolet |
229.515 |
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20. |
Jay Howard |
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports |
Honda |
229.414 |
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21. |
Sage Karam |
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing |
Chevrolet |
229.380 |
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22. |
Josef Newgarden |
Team Penske |
Chevrolet |
228.501 |
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23. |
Simon Pagenaud |
Team Penske |
Chevrolet |
228.093 |
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24. |
Carlos Munoz |
A.J. Foyt Racing |
Chevrolet |
227.921 |
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25. |
Gabby Chavez |
Harding Racing |
Chevrolet |
226.921 |
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26. |
Conor Daly |
A.J. Foyt Racing |
Chevrolet |
226.493 |
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27. |
Jack Harvey-R |
Michael Shank-Andretti |
Honda |
225.742 |
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28. |
Pippa Mann |
Dale Coyne Racing |
Honda |
225.008 |
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29. |
Spencer Pigot |
Juncos Racing |
Chevrolet |
224.052 |
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30. |
Buddy Lazier-W |
Lazier-Burns Racing |
Chevrolet |
223.417 |
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31. |
Sebastian Saavedra |
Juncos Racing |
Chevrolet |
221.142 |
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32. |
Zach Veach-R |
A.J. Foyt Racing |
Chevrolet |
221.081 |
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33. |
James Davison |
Dale Coyne Racing |
Honda |
No speed |
Replacing S. Bourdais |
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W – Previous Indy 500 Champion [7 former winners in the field] |
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R – Indy 500 Rookie [4 rookies in the field] |
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One Drop Launches New ‘Plus’ Subscriptions, Releases One Drop | Experts Worldwide, Expands Shipments To United Kingdom & European Union
NEW YORK, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One Drop today announced the launch of One Drop | Plus, expanding its subscription offerings to better meet the individual needs of people with pre-, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. One Drop’s Plus and Premium digital diabetes management solutions are now available throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union, bringing accessible and affordable diabetes care to consumers across the United States and Europe. Additionally, One Drop | Experts, the first and only digital diabetes education* and coaching program recognized by the American Diabetes Association, is now available worldwide as a standalone subscription.
One Drop | Plus and One Drop | Experts subscribers get the benefit of several new affordable choices that all include unlimited 24/7 live in-app support from dedicated Certified Diabetes Educators and the same industry-leading customer experience as One Drop | Premium, the company’s evidence-based diabetes management solution delivering both unlimited blood glucose test strips and unlimited 24/7 live in-app support from dedicated Certified Diabetes Educators for less than the cost of a co-pay.
One Drop’s subscription offerings now include:
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- 50 blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
- Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online, with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)
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- 100 blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
- Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online, with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)
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- Unlimited blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
- Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)
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- Unlimited 24/7 access to a dedicated diabetes “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) for guidance, support, and anytime care, including ADA-recognized diabetes education. Subscribers can communicate with their Experts anytime via in-app chat; all data recorded in the One Drop | Mobile app is available to Experts in real time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when subscribers need it most — no appointments necessary.
- Available worldwide starting today at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/)
In addition to making ADA-recognized diabetes self-management education available worldwide through One Drop | Experts, One Drop will soon offer more targeted education programs, addressing issues such as advanced carbohydrate counting, gestational diabetes, parenting children with diabetes, and diabetes burnout. With industry-leading diabetes self-management education subscription options, One Drop is increasing affordability and accessibility of essential diabetes support and education, putting a Certified Diabetes Educator into the hands of everyone with diabetes and a smartphone.
All One Drop solutions are available direct to consumers — no insurance, no prescriptions, no appointments, and no hassles.
“At One Drop, we are bringing evidence-based diabetes care into the 21st century with seamlessly integrated devices, a fully featured diabetes management app, data-driven insights, and ongoing one-on-one support from dedicated diabetes experts — all right on your mobile phone,” said Jeff Dachis, CEO and Founder. “No one wants more ‘business as usual’ with yet another clunky device in a vinyl zippered case, expensive supplies, or impersonal, reactive, remote diabetes monitoring from a call center. People deserve much better.”
One Drop’s award-winning mobile app, One Drop | Mobile, has been available for free on the App Store since April 2015 and on Google Play since September 2016. The app is available in four languages — English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic — and is used by people with diabetes in every sovereign country worldwide. It has quickly become the most powerful, elegant, comprehensive, and fully integrated diabetes management solution, serving as a natural hub for all diabetes-related health data. Full integration with Apple HealthKit and Google Fit allows One Drop | Mobile users to sync blood glucose, fitness, nutrition, and other health data from thousands of apps and devices, including:
- Dexcom, One Touch, Accu-Chek, Agamatrix, iHealth, Dario
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- My Fitness Pal, Lose it!, Lark, Weight Watchers, Human, Strava, Runtastic, Runkeeper
In just over two years, One Drop | Mobile users have gained the benefit of over 300,000,000 health data points that power One Drop’s machine learning algorithms and data science efforts. Cumulatively, One Drop users have engaged with the service over 4,600,000 times and spent more than 7,600,000 minutes on the platform tracking/analyzing their health data, sharing with the One Drop community, and actively engaging in their diabetes management. One Drop analyzes this data to deliver real-time insights that drive behavior change, cost savings, and better health outcomes.
“Diabetes affects nearly 500 million people worldwide and costs over $825 billion per year due to direct costs, healthcare services, loss of productivity, and disability. People with diabetes deserve better; better access, better resources and better outcomes at a better cost,” said Dachis. “Diabetes is more than a physical condition requiring a drug or device. There is a psychological component that must be addressed through knowledge, mindfulness, motivation, and empowerment. The solutions that will earn consumers’, payers’, and health providers’ trust will be the ones that integrate the fragments of diabetes care — drugs, devices, education delivery, and data — into a cohesive, well designed experience that drives down costs and improves health outcomes at scale.”
One Drop has reported findings from a retrospective study demonstrating that, in as little as two months, people with diabetes using One Drop | Mobile:
- Reduced A1c by 1.0 percentage point (from 8.2% to 7.2%).1
One Drop also reported initial findings from a retrospective clinical study demonstrating that after only four weeks, people with diabetes using both One Drop | Mobile and One Drop | Experts:
- Reduced average blood glucose from 185 mg/dL (A1c 8.1%) to 158 mg/dL (A1c 7.1%);
- Reduced average percentage of high blood glucose readings from 19% to 4%;
- Nearly doubled the number of in-range blood glucose readings; and
- Consistently tracked food and blood glucose over time.2
The company will release findings from several similar studies next month demonstrating that the One Drop platform can be as or more effective at improving blood glucose levels than drug or device therapies, while achieving those results faster and at a much lower cost.
ABOUT ONE DROP
One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to transform the lives of everyone with diabetes.
The One Drop platform brings evidence-based, clinically effective, affordable, accessible diabetes care to everyone with diabetes and a smartphone, as well as their insurers and healthcare providers. One Drop’s current offerings include:
- One Drop | Chrome: One Drop’s FDA-approved, CE-certified Bluetooth™-enabled blood glucose monitor, which meets the highest standards of clinical accuracy and wirelessly transmits blood glucose data to the cloud via the One Drop | Mobile app for iOS and Android.
- One Drop | Plus: One Drop’s newest set of subscription offerings, providing 50 to 100 blood glucose test strips per month for One Drop | Chrome PLUS unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $13 per month.
- One Drop | Premium: One Drop’s unlimited subscription offering, providing unlimited blood glucose test strips for One Drop | Chrome and unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $33 per month.
- One Drop | Experts: One Drop moves diabetes education out of the clinic and into the lives of people with diabetes. Each One Drop | Experts subscriber has his/her own “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) available 24/7 for guidance, support, and anytime care. Experts deliver personalized digital therapeutics programs, including ADA-recognized diabetes education, to help people with diabetes define and achieve their health management goals. Subscribers can communicate with their Experts anytime via in-app chat; all data recorded in the app is available to Experts in real-time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when subscribers need it most — no appointments necessary. One Drop | Experts is available as a standalone subscription for as low as $11 per month.
- One Drop | Mobile: One Drop’s free, award-winning, cloud-based diabetes management solution delivered entirely via mobile app on iOS and Android. One Drop | Mobile provides real-time and historical blood glucose data and analytics to subscribers and their healthcare providers, allowing both to see relationships between specific health behaviors and health outcomes. One Drop | Mobile also includes a fully featured Apple WatchOS app for logging and analyzing diabetes data on-the-go. One Drop | Mobile is the only diabetes management platform that offers comprehensive self-care, peer-support, and expert support all in one place.
- One Drop | Professional: One Drop’s HIPPA-compliant enterprise solution for insurers, healthcare provider networks, self-insured employers, and drug/device manufacturers seeking to dramatically improve outcomes for their patients, lower the cost of caring for people with diabetes, and drive toward outcomes-based solutions. One Drop | Professional delivers: real time data and messaging; custom branding, content delivery, and educational support; and the most affordable, effective, turnkey solution in market.
One Drop | Chrome is sold exclusively by One Drop (iOS, Android, and http://onedrop.today/), Amazon (http://www.amazon.com), and Apple (http://store.apple.com). One Drop’s consumer subscription services are available for purchase in-app (iOS and Android) and at http://onedrop.today. The One Drop | Mobile solution is available for free download worldwide (iOS and Android). For more information, contact [email protected].
*The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
1 Osborn, C. Y., et al. (2017, March). One Drop App Users Report Improved Glycemic Control. Poster session presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 38th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.
2 Osborn, C. Y., et al. (2017, March). The One Drop | Mobile App and Experts Program is Evidence-based and Improves Blood Glucose. Poster session presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 38th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.
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